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I R. INSISTS ON INVITATION OF CONVENTION OYSTER BAY, N. Y June 9. Having delivered his message to the Republican convention in his answer to Delegate William T. Jackson, Col. enel Roosevelt settled down to silence which was undisturbed today. Colonel Roosevelt greeted correspondents gaily and cordially. He was evasive in his answers but his attitude is that: He will go to Chicago on one condition only, and that condition is a formal invitation from the Republican convention as a whole. He will not accept the invitation of any Individual or of any committee. WANT HUGHES TO SHOW HAND ON HYPHENATES COLISEUM, Chicago, June 9. ' It is understood that "conserv ative progressives, wun wnom Hughes is a second choice should .Colonel Roosevelt eliminate himself and Hughes show that he "stood right," made it very plain to the Hughes managers that under no circumstances could they support Hughes unless he, per- . would leave no doubt, purge hlmeslf of the charge that he favored hyphenism. After the conference between the committees from the Republican and Progressive conventions broke up, these two men let it be known that the only way that Hughes could be made acceptable was as follows: Must Outline Stand. "Announce in emphatic terms that he stood for America irst and for the maintenance of neutrality at every ccst. Agree immediately to resign from the bench and make his fight on the party declaration of the Republicans and the amended Progressive platform." If Hughes were willing to do this, these Progressive leaders pointed out. then he could count on the support of Colonel Roosevelt and the Colonel "would rush direct to Chicago on a special train and deliver his own delegates to Hughes. It was admitted that only Roosevelt himself could deliver the Progressive nomination to any one other than himself. But if he came here and told the convention that he had won his fight and had safeguarded the Progressive cause, ah typified by him in his telegram to W. P. Jackson yesterday, there was little doubt that he muld have his own convention do anything that he willed.

FLANKS OF 80T PARTIES DISAPPOINT SUFFRAGETS

CHICAGO. June 9. A lively and interesting situation has developed in the suffrage program before both conventions, and the women are far from being satisfied. The Republicans incorporated in their platform a clause favoring suffrage, but insisting that the question be left to the states for action. No national aid for the cause was promised, which said the women, were only negative well wishes of a party that had sent along Us compliments with

INSIST Of NOMINATION BEFORE CLOSE OF DAY

CHICAGO, June 9 The Hughes managers made it very plain that they ere opposed to permitting the contention to adjourn today bfore a presidential nomination had been made. They feared delay and the continued hammering of the republican Roosevelt followers under the leadership of George von L. Meyer was having its effect. - - V In that connection, the Roosevelt republicans were insisting that they intended trying to rally to their cause the Republican delegates who realize that without a united party four years ff?or of Wilson rule is certain. It was

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AUDITORIUM, CHICAGO, June 9. Chairman Robbina got the Progressive convention in order at 10:27 o'clock, after much difficulty. Time and again he pounded and the blows were lost in the noise The delegates were conducting a big Roosevelt demonstration. "The sergeants-at-arms will see that the delegates take their seats," mandod the chairman. Rabbi Stoltz opened the proceedings with an apnf-al out an invitation to a political dinner. On the other hand, the Progressive platform as it was read to the women, in the original draft, called for full suffrage to be obtained by both national and state legislation. When the platform appeared for adoption in the convention it read differently. The word "both" had been l06t in the shuffle and the word "either" replaced it. followed by "or." Thus the platform was non-committal on a vital point. their intention to have the name of the colonel presented by Senator Fail and the latter said that when he did so, he would make the shortest nominating speech on record, and would simply present Roosevelt's name in a sentence and let . it. go at that. JOHANNING IN DRILLS. August Johanning served on the Exemplification of the Ritual committee at the recent meeting of the State Aerie of The Fraternal Order of Eagles at Indianapolis. The next meeting of the State Arie goes to Kokonio.

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Lead lE&toSMtf3to- (iff. to the "god of Israel to bring order out of chaos." The long line of women in the boxes made a pretty picture while the invocation proceeded. C. R. Hutchlns, speaking for the Georgia delegation, called upon the convention to fight for the party to the end. He sounded the keynote for action; for the continuance of the party in all its force. To accept the offer of the main seats. Georgia started a parade across the hall. State banners were at the head of the delegation. It was the signal for a big Roosevelt demonstration that started at 10:44 o'clock. Maine came to the stage to take the seats of the Georgia brethren. The demonstration,Jastedi-.pur minutes.' - ,rr"" - '

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NEW MARSHAL NAMED AFTER HEATED SESSION OF HAGERSTOWN BOARD

HAGERSTOWN, Ind., June 9 J. C. Prichard resigned his position as town marshal at a spirited meeting of the town council last night. The resignation has been expected for some time because of the opposiContinued On Page Fourteen.

PLANK SCORES WILSON FOR FOREIGN POLICIES

CHICAGO, 111., June 9 By unanimous vote the Progressive party today incorporated in its platform a direct condemnation of President Wilson for failure to protect Americans from "murder on the high seas." The action was taken as an amendment to the clause on Mexico. "We should protect our citizens against being murdered by a big bully at sea," declared E. R. Lewis, of Indiana, moving the adoption of the amendment.

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taed CHARLES EYAliS MU$HS - n r; i FENCE PLANT NOW RUNNING STATES REID Pettis A. Reid, president of the Elliott & Reid Fence Manufacturing company, West Richmond, today denied a report that tho factory had been closed down for an Indefinite period because of the excessive cost of materials. "The factory is now working on part time and with a reduced working force but we have no intention of entirely suspending operations for an indefinite period," Mr. Reid said. "We now -"--Continued On Page'NIne. SPEAKS AT CHURCH. i-rof. Gerald B. Smith, University of Chicago, will speak at the First Baptist church Sunday night, Rev. W. O. Stovall announced today. This is the same man who will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Earlham college Sunday morning. Page Nine.

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COLISEUM, CHICAGO, 111., June 9. The Peace committee of the Republican convention made the following report to today's convention : "The Progressive conferees were frank, free and friendly. They were of one mind in believing the good of the country and perhaps its repute and influence for, years to come depends on the complete defeat of the present Democratic administration and the restoration of the control of the executive and legislative branches of the government to the hands of those who firmly believe in and will execute the policies that are so heartily supported by the Republican and the Progressive parties alike. .

Urge Roosevelt's Selection. "The Progressive conferees were unanimous in urging with temperate-

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"Richmond, with a population o town police department and police while such a condition exists." This statement was made toda the board of police commissioners. While the police board has com the force at any time it desires to d that the board prefers to have the a action is taken. Weak on Traffic. "Where the department's service is particularly inferior is in the handling of daylight traffic," the board president declared.

STAMPEDE TO ROOSEVELT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM OF COLONEL'S BACKERS

CHICAGO, June 9 There were evidences before the convention met that the Roosevelt campaign managers intended trying to start a real demonstration in his honor in the Republican convention that would bring home to the delegates and the old guard just where the colonel stood in the hearts of the rank and file of the populace. Women and men known to have canonized Roosevelt in their hearts, were given tickets to seats in selected sections of the galleries. But the men in control of the convention insisted that their delegates were stampede-proof so far as Roosevelt was concerned.

Must Be Republican. They might not be able to agree on the man, they said, but they were agreed that this year the Republican standard bearer would be a man who four years ago was a Republican and voted for the Republican candidate. Last night's conference between the two committees was in itself remarkable. It -was held in one of the parlors of the exclusive Chicago Club. Before it started both sides conferred. The meeting itself was most friendly. The platform adopted a few hours previously by the Republicans was talked over.

COLISEUM, CHICAGO, 111., June 9.--The Old Guard had it's back to the wall in its final fight to head off any capture of the convention by the Roosevelt people. They professed the utmost confidence in their ability to prevent any stampede. The situation was so charged with high explosives, however that the slightest spark might start an explosion that would shatter all plans. The convention was called to order at 11 :14 o'clock. After the prayer by Bishop McNewell, Chairman Harding recognized Senator Reid Smoot, chairman of the "Peace Committee,,, to read the report of that committee. Cheers greeted Senator Smoot's statement that the Peace conference was free, frank and friendly. The cheering delegates made it clear that they wanted peace if possible.

CONFEREES ness and fairness the opinion that Theodore Roosevelt of New York, had Continued On Page Two. f almost 30,000, still maintains a small work cannot be properly performed y by President William Eversman of plete authority to Increase the size of o so, President Eversman indicated pproval of the council before any such He then said that the board would very probably submit to council, in a short time, a report recommending the Continued On Page Fourteen. All agreed that it was an admirable document, although Governor Johnson of California radical of the radicals insisted that it did not go far enough in many respects. But even he was willing to endorse the document as showing that the Republican party no longer was the party of conservatism. Then, when the question of a joint candidate came up, the big rock of dissension was reached. The progressives would came no one but Roosevelt.

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rmn STAMPEDE ROOSEVELT; 22 MINUTES Cheers lnterupt Smoot. Several times Senator Smoot was interrupted by cheers. But the mention of Roosevelt's name was greeted by a mixture of cheers end jeers. When Senator Smoot stated the Progressives insistently stand for Rooppvlt a demonstration was started. Again the cheers were mingled with hisses and cries of "order." The demonstration ended within two minutes. -ri'As the committee has not asked for Its discharge," announced C''rman Harding, "it will be authorized to continue it's work." Nominations were then in order, and the call of the state roll started. It required a roll call of the Arizona delegates before the plan to have that state yield to New York could be mad? effective. When this process was concluded New York was called and Chairman Harding recognized Governor Whitman, who was given a warm and tumultuous reception, as he proceeded to present Hughes for nomination. Pick Next President. Governor Whitman in opening said: "We have been frequently told that we are here to choose a standard bearer in a great campaign. If our action be wise and righteous we will leave this place after having named the future rulerv J v, 000,000 people. "We are here to select the next president of these United States." MTilliam H. Taft, former president of the United States was given the first real demonstration of the convention when Governor Whitman mentioned his name in the course of his speech. Th? demonstration lasted six minutes. Demonstration Followa, "W mut choosfl a man so frat and of such masterful authority that he may bring home to the people a realization of the artificial character of our temporary .prosperity. We must choose a man so great that hp may be able to lead us safely through the perils that must follow peace," said Whitman. The New York and Ohio delegates led the Taft demonstration. They crowded in their chairs and waving hats and flags led the cheers. From the topmost gallery to the platform the big hall fairly rocked with the noise. When Governor Whitman declared that "our party is rich in men imbued with the true sprit of Americanism. No one of these can claim a preponderance of the American spirit in his heart and in his nature,' the great mass of delegates Jumped to their feet with cheers. . Whitman reviewed the record of Justice Hughes at length, citing his management of the insurance investigation and his work as governor. When Whitman finished a Hughes demonstration started. New York Leads Noise. New York started the outburst, and Continued On Page Two. Weather Forecast United States Report Generally fair tonight and Saturday preceded by showers in extreme north portion tonight. Yesterday. Noon 61 Temperature. Maximum 63 Minimum 51 Local Forecast Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday Ceneral Conditions The great lake storm is slowly moving away and unsettled weather will continue this afternoon and tonight. Probably followed by clear weather. - - -W. E. MOORfe, .' WTeather Forecaster.

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